BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2020 AT 6:30 P.M. CITY HALL, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS ROOM 301 WEST 2nd STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS AGENDA The Building and Standards Commission (“Commission”) may go into a closed session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel or for other reasons permitted by law as specifically listed on this agenda. Further, if necessary, the Commission may go into a closed session as permitted by law regarding any item on this agenda. Building and Standards Commission Members Jessica Mangrum, Chair Andrea Freiburger, Vice Chair Natalya Sheddan John Green Wordy Thompson Pablo Avila Timothy Stostad James Briceno Sade Ogunbode Edgar Farrera Thomas Vocke, Fire Marshall (Ex Officio) CALL TO ORDER CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: GENERAL – Speaker remarks limited to three minutes. The first five speakers signed up prior to the meeting being called to order will each be allowed a three- minute allotment to address their concerns regarding items not posted on the agenda. Note: Any speaker with a disability or requiring a translator will be allowed an additional three-minutes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Building and Standards Commission’s December 12, 2019 regular meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case(s): The Commission will hear the following cases concerning alleged violations of the City’s Property Maintenance Code and may issue an order to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises; and may assess civil penalties: 1. Case Number: CL 2020-001818 Property address: 2311 Rebel Road / Owners: Sang In Lee and Ok Lan Lee Staff presenter: David Downing, Austin Code Department Staff recommendation: Repair primary and accessory commercial structures Page 1 2. Case Numbers: CL 2020-001815 3. Case Number: CL 2020-001826 Property address: 4503 Avenue B / Owner: 4501 Avenue B, LLC Staff presenter: Rich Lamancusa, Austin Code Department Staff recommendation: Repair residential duplex structure Property address: 5005 Cottonwood Drive, Unit A / Owner: Myrna Chavez Espejo Staff presenter: Johnny Serna, Austin Code Department Staff recommendation: Repair residential duplex structure 4. Case Number: CL 2020-001829 Property address: 5005 Cottonwood Drive, Unit B / Owner: Myrna Chavez Espejo Staff presenter: Johnny Serna, Austin Code Department Staff recommendation: Repair residential duplex structure Continued Case(s) Pending Commission Action: The Commission will hear the following returning cases and may issue orders to vacate, relocate occupants, repair, demolish, or secure the premises, or modify a civil penalty: 5. Case Number: CL 2019-088182 Property Address: …
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION BSC Aged 2012 Cases & Older Presentation Presenter: Robert Moore December 12, 2019 4502 Sherwyn Drive; CL 98-001588 • First BSC Order issued December 2, 1998; Residential Repair Order • 60 days/$250 per week penalty • Second BSC Order issued March 23, 2016; Residential Demolition Order • civil penalty of $223,071.43 (accrued per the Commission’s prior order, TRV #6047574) and cease accrual of new penalties based on prior order; • Demolition Order 45 days/$250 per week penalty • Same owner. 1st Order; migrated from InspectTrack, Information missing (photos, case notes, notice of violation, communication/inspections) 2nd Order; case notes incomplete, no consistent inspections, communication with owner not documented • Violation: Violations at 4502 Sherwyn Drive • BSC Compliance Date July 5, 2017. Code Official proceeded with demolition • Amount owed: $223,071.43 and $15,107.14 1910 (aka 1914) E. 18th St.; 94-001615 • First BSC Order issued March 26, 1997; Residential Repair Order • 60 days/$250 per week penalty • Second BSC Order issued April 22, 2009; Residential Demolition Order • civil penalty of $155,142.86 (accrued per the Commission’s prior order, TRV #12905 0179) and cease accrual of new penalties based on prior order; • 30 days/Demolition Order • New owner. Both Orders; migrated from InspectTrack, no initial, follow up or final photos, deficiency language missing, notice of violation, case notes incomplete, no consistent inspections, communication with owner not documented • BSC Compliance Date February 1, 2010. Code Official proceeded with demolition ($12,176 + $175 + interest) • Violation: Violations at 1914 E. 18th Street • Amount owed: $155,142.86 plus interest for the liens 2120 Avenue N; 05-020186 • BSC Order issued January 25, 2006; 3 part Residential Repair Order • Repair residential structure 120 days/$250 per week penalty • Security fence 10 days/$250.00 per week penalty • Remove trash and debris 30 days/$250.00 per week penalty • Penalties not to exceed $250.00 per week for property • Same owner. Migrated from InspectTrack, no initial, follow up or final and photos, deficiency language missing, notice of violation missing, case notes incomplete, no consistent inspections, communication with owner not documented • BSC Compliance April 1, 2009. Owner demolished • Violation: Violations at 0 Avenue N • Amount owed: $37,071.43 2606 Audubon Place; 04-018643 • BSC Order issued March 23, 2005; Residential Repair Order • 120 days/$250 per week penalty • Same owner. Migrated from InspectTrack, no initial, follow up or …
Repeat Offender Properties Suspension and Revocation Presented by Daniel Word January 14, 2020 Criteria: ROP Registration 2 5 2 or more separate notices of violation that were not corrected within the time required. or more separate notices of violation issued on separate days regardless of whether the violation was corrected or not. or more citations within 24 consecutive months. What exactly does it mean to suspend and revoke? Noticing the property owner Review Decide Act Your role Outcomes • Compliance • Reinstatement of registration • District Court THANK YOU Any questions?
BUILDING AND STANDARDS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The Building and Standards Commission (BSC) convened for a regular meeting on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at City Hall, Boards and Commission Room, Room 1101, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas. Commission Members in Attendance: Jessica Mangrum, Chair; Andrea Freiburger, Vice Chair; Commissioners: Natalya Sheddan, Wordy Thompson, Timothy Stostad, James Briceno, Pablo Avila; Sade Ogunbode, Edgar Farrera, John Green and Ex Officio/Fire Marshall, Tom Vocke. Date: January 22, 2020 Staff in Attendance: Melanie Alley, Code Review Analyst/BSC Coordinator; Robert Moore, Division Manager; Marlayna Wright, Investigator; Farah Presley, Inspector; James Candelas, Program Specialist; Brandon Carr, Assistant City Attorney; Elaine Garrett, Assistant Director; Daniel Word, Division Manager; John Christophe, Supervisor; Lisa DeRoche, Administrative Manager; Alicia Tovar, Acting Supervisor; Richard Lamancusa, Investigator; David Downing, Inspector; Johnny Serna, Inspector; John Rodriguez, Inspector; Amber Woolwine, Permit and Licensing Review Analyst; Amy Moosman, Community Engagement Specialist and Derek Mobly, Video Production Specialist. CALL TO ORDER Chair Jessica Mangrum called the Commission Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice Chair Freiburger moved to approve the minutes from the December 12, 2019 regular meeting seconded by Commissioner Avila. The motion carried on a 9-0 vote. Commissioner Green was absent. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: No one appeared for Citizen Communication at this meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case Number New Case(s): 1. CL 2020-001818 Street Address 2311 Rebel Road Owner(s) Sang In Lee & Ok Lan Lee The property was represented at the hearing by the owner Sang In Lee, his son Bobby Lee and interpreter Huisuk Tyner. Staff Exhibits 1, 2A-2Q, 3, 4 and 5 were admitted, as well as Owner’s Exhibits 1-6. Vice Chair Freiburger made a motion to adopt the recommended order with 1 modification, i.e., to extend the timeframe for the violations relating to the power pole and auto sales building to 90 days. There was no second and the motion failed. Commissioner Sheddan made an alternative motion to adopt the recommended order with modifications, i.e., to extend the timeframe to 60 days with a penalty of $2,000 per week, which was seconded by Commissioner Ogunbode. The motion carried 8-2. Vice Chair Freiburger and Commissioner Briceno voted against the motion. 4503 Avenue B 4501 Avenue B, LLC This property was not represented at the hearing. Chair Mangrum admitted Staff Exhibits 1 and 2A-2J. Commissioner Sheddan made a motion to adopt Staff’ Recommended Order with one modification, i.e., to increase …
